Best 4 Quick Fruitcake Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy fruit cake recipe, you've come to the right place. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to enjoy a sweet snack. Unlike traditional fruitcakes, which can be time-consuming and require days of preparation, this recipe can be completed in just a few hours, making it the perfect option for busy individuals or those who are short on time. With its moist and flavorful texture, this quick fruitcake is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.

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QUICK FRUITCAKE



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This fruitcake recipe is very easy to make through use of prepared mincemeat and mixed candied fruit for a quick Christmas-time classic.

Provided by Linda C.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Fruitcake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (28 ounce) jar prepared mincemeat pie filling
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups candied mixed fruit

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter cake pans, and line with wax paper. Butter the wax paper.
  • Sift the flour with the baking soda.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, mincemeat, condensed milk, fruit, and nuts. Fold in dry ingredients. Pour into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 2 hours, or until center springs back and top is golden brown. Cool. Turn cakes out onto wire rack; remove wax paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 209.6 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

QUICK AND EASY BRITISH FRUITCAKE



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A quick and easy fruit cake for tea time that tastes best fresh out of the oven. You can use any mixed dried fruit you like, including cherries. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.co.uk]

Provided by Tessaann

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
½ cup unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups dried mixed fruit
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon mixed spice
5 tablespoons milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 6-inch round cake pan.
  • Place flour in a bowl. Rub butter into the flour until mixture resembles fine bread crumbs. Add mixed fruit, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, and mixed spice. Stir to combine. Add milk and egg and mix until batter is soft and easy to drop.
  • Drop batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle light brown sugar on top and pat down with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

QUICK FRUITCAKE COOKIES



Quick Fruitcake Cookies image

For folks who like their fruitcake in small doses, this is the mouthwatering answer. I always have plenty packed away in the freezer to replenish my yuletide supply.-Bonnie Milner, De Ridder, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
8 ounces candied cherries, halved
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the pecans, dates and fruit. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK FRUITCAKE



Quick Fruitcake image

"This moist loaf is the perfect choice for people who don't like the candied fruits that go into traditional fruitcake," assures Diane Hixon from her home in Niceville, Florida. "Each slice is chock-full of goodies, so they'll think that you fussed when you haven't."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (15.6 ounces) cranberry-orange or blueberry quick bread mix
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Prepare quick bread batter according to package directions. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruitcake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Be patient when baking the cake. It takes a long time to bake, but it's worth the wait.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Fruitcake is a classic holiday treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious fruitcake that will be the star of your holiday table. So next time you're looking for a festive and flavorful dessert, give fruitcake a try. You might just be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

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